Santa Cruz Hotel Guide. Hotels in Lower Ocean, Santa Cruz, United States of America

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Our top choices for Lower Ocean hotels

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (779 reviews)
"The staff are very nice and acc"
United States
Sharmaine
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Friendly and fast check in, room was clean. "
United States
Hector
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Torch Lite Inn

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (70 reviews)
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
United States
Carlo
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Drift Inn

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Nice clean room close the beach."
United States
Thomas
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Surf City Inn and Suites

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (861 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, good location."
United States
Samik
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
6.6 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"All was well."
United States
roscoe
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Hotel Solares

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
5.0 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Great for a short stay and price point."
United States
Francisco
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Motel Santa Cruz

Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
6.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"It was great stay,view and location "
United States
allen
Ocean Gate Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,258 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7.3 km from Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,263 reviews)
"Great stay , hotel staff was very helpful and nice! Clean hotel and and really enjoyed the bar"
United States
Miguel
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Mission Inn

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
9.6 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,072 reviews)
"Nice and clean hotel"
United States
Listya
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.9 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,298 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,374 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Kathryn
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,208 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Malcolm
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Lower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,081 reviews)
"Great property, great location, great staff"
Australia
Christopher
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the staff was outstanding. "
United States
Wallace
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
4.1 km from Lower Ocean
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, excellent amenities "
United States
Andre
The price is €191
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,181 reviews)
"It was clean and front desk person was awesome. "
United States
Jesus
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (633 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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Compare popular hotels in Lower Ocean

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking
Drift Inn
2.5 star property
8.2
Very good
70 reviews
View
Exterior
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
8.0
Very good
861 reviews
View
Indoor spa tub
Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
1,011 reviews
View
Signature Room
Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
7.8
Good
1,003 reviews
View
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
779 reviews
View

Where to stay in Lower Ocean

Find the best Lower Ocean areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lower Ocean?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Lower Ocean's Lower Ocean neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Ocean Street as part of your Lower Ocean travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Lower Ocean?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Aqua Pacific Hotel is a highly ranked property in Lower Ocean. This hotel offers an indoor pool and free parking. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Drift Inn and Torch Lite Inn.
How many hotels are there in Lower Ocean?
With 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Lower Ocean to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Lower Ocean area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower Ocean, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Lower Ocean.
What is there to do around this Lower Ocean neighbourhood?
Ocean Street is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Lower Ocean. While you're out sightseeing, Pacific Garden Mall and Pacific Avenue are a couple of additional sights to visit in Lower Ocean.